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Experience the classic Rwandian safari
Rwanda is one Africa’s smallest countries and sits on the edge of the Rift Valley in the Central part of East Africa. Referred to as the “Land of a thousand hills” it is easy to see why when you visit this country. Rolling hills dominant the landscape here as does the intensity of its agriculture with lots of terraces along the edges of these hills. This is one of the most densely populated countries in the World. As a result of this dense population very little of the country has been spared for wildlife and nature so you have only three national parks. Volcanoes, Nyungwe Forest and Akagera National Parks. Nyungwe Forest is one of the largest protected montane forest areas in Africa with many endemic species and a healthy population of Chimpanzees along with other smaller primates. Volcanoes National Park is where you would go to see the Mountain Gorillas. Akagera National Park is over on the Eastern side of the country and protects your typical Savannah habitats, through private NGO management this park is rebuilding its populations of animals through reintroductions of species like Lion and rhino
Get a taste of it all
A safari in Rwanda often has Mountain Gorillas as they key highlight, they have 10 habituated families here in Rwanda. You can then combine this with a trek through the beautiful Nyungwe forest in search of the other classic big primate of Africa, the Chimpanzee. You then add on a few days in Akagera National Park for a complete safari experience with all your Big 5 animals here and some beautiful sweeping landscapes. The capital city Kigali is a fast growing and modern African city so there are also some interesting things to do here where you can learn more about its people and history.
What you need
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Things that are worth knowing about when traveling to Rwanda
Nyamirundi Island
For coffee lovers this is a must do visit on Lake Kivu, between February and May the hundreds of small scale coffee plantations are being harvested by the farmers so you can see the whole process happening from bean to cup with this much loved coffee variety and you can be a part of the process and learn how it is all done.
Red Rocks Intercultural Exchange Center
Not far from Ruhengeri town which is the gateway to the Volcanoes National Park you can easily spend some time here at the centre seeing and being a part of a number of traditional Rwandan activities – basket making, banana beer brewing, storytelling, dance, cookery and even spend a night with a host family. A great way to interact with Rwandan people and their cultures.
Musanze Caves
A network of volcanic tubes through the lava which you can explore – they also host big bat populations so if you enjoy exploring caves this is a great addition to your Rwandan safari, after trekking for Gorillas in the morning you can go and explore the caves.
Discover Rwanda on safari
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Rwanda - Mountain Gorillas and Golden Monkeys
A short stay in Rwanda that can be added to many safari itineraries so you can experience the magic of trekking for and sitting with a family of Mountain Gorillas and Golden Monkeys. You will also get a tour of Kigali included in the safari.
3
nights
2
camps
Gorillas, volcanoes & savannah
A safari to explore the varied landscapes and experiences of Rwanda. From the high mountains of Volcanoes National Park which is the last remaining refuge for the Mountain Gorillas, and then the beautiful savannah's of Akagera National Park with all your classic big mammals of Africa.
6
nights
3
camps
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